The Gist: Miranda loses her mother, Carrie loses her hard drive and Samantha loses her orgasm.
The “Big” Deal: The fourth season of Sex and the City was when this HBO romantic comedy reached a creative stride. Miranda, who is as worried about being single at her mother’s funeral, shows a vulnerable side that elicits sympathy. Charlotte’s obsession over the wedding bouquet plays to her character perfectly, and becomes even funnier when they deliver the wrong item. Carrie, who loses all her past articles, is surprisingly poignant in her commentary and even manages to seem compassionate without being whiny. Samantha has most of the comedic spots in the episode, as she ignores the death of Miranda’s mother in the search for her orgasm. It’s after the wrestling coach, shower head and even electric toothbrush have failed, she finds the release she is looking for. The cold façade she has been putting on cracks as she breaks down and cries at the funeral mouthing the words “I’m sorry” to Miranda. For a show that made being single and in your thirties, wild fashion, cosmos and sex talk in vogue, the characters were always well written, true to form and enjoyable for both sexes.
Best Line: Samantha: When I RSVP for a party I make it a point to come.
The Whole Truth: Sarah Jessica Parker had a strict “no nudity” clause in all six seasons of the series.
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